Add 10/80 and 2/21
10/80 + 2/21 is 37/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 21 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
10/80 = 10 × 21/80 × 21 = 210/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
2/21 = 2 × 80/21 × 80 = 160/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1680 + 160/1680 = 210 + 160/1680 = 370/1680 - 370/1680 simplified gives 37/168
- So, 10/80 + 2/21 = 37/168
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